During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Miller managed to earn a living working as a freelance trombonist in several bands. His first band was formed in 1937 but failed to distinguish itself and eventually broke up.
Following the break-up of his first band, Miller realized that he needed to develop a unique sound, and decided to make the clarinet play a melodic line with a tenor saxophone on the same note, while three other saxophones harmonized. With this sound combination, the Miller band that became the most popular was born in 1938. After a shaky start, it made his new band a nationwide hit.
In 1942, Miller joined the United States Army Air Forces where he continued his musical career with the Army Air Force Band.
On December 15, 1944, Miller was to fly from the United Kingdom to Paris, France, to play for the soldiers who had recently liberated Paris. His plane departed from RAF Twinwood Farm in Clapham, Bedfordshire and disappeared while flying over the English Channel. No trace of the aircrew, passengers or plane has ever been found. Miller's status is missing in action.
His music is still iconic of the time period in which he lived and continues to draw thousands of fans of all age groups.
Glenn Miller was a popular visitor to Bedford and its American Air force bases. He is still remembered to this day by the people of Bedford with a bronze bust displayed on the front of the towns Corn Exchange, and more recently, what remains of the Twinwoods Airfield being renovated as a Glenn Miller Museum and outdoor event site
2) Glenn Miller was a Jamaican reggae and soul artist of the 1960's.
Along with other legendary artists such as Bob Marley & the Wailers and Desmond Dekker he recorded for the Trojan record label.
Dearly Beloved
Glenn Miller Lyrics
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I was meant for you, You were meant for me.
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine;
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
The lyrics to Glenn Miller's song Dearly Beloved express deep feelings of love and the sense of destiny in finding one's soulmate. The song expresses a longing for confirmation from the other person that they feel the same way, that they were meant for each other. The use of angel imagery, such as "angel eyes" and "angel voices," further emphasizes the idea of divine intervention in bringing two people together. The singer feels as though fate has given him a sign that he and his beloved were meant to be together, and he assures her that he will be hers no matter what challenges they face. The words "dearly beloved be mine" serve as a heartfelt declaration of commitment and devotion.
Overall, the lyrics to Dearly Beloved evoke a sense of romantic idealism and the belief in fate and soulmates. The song's message is timeless, resonating with anyone who has ever experienced the intensity of falling in love and the hope of finding that one special person who completes them.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me that it's true, Tell me you agree,
Confirm that you share the same feelings for me.
I was meant for you, You were meant for me.
We were destined to be together.
Dearly beloved, how clearly I see,
My dear love, I see clearly our future together.
Somewhere in Heaven you were fashioned for me,
God has created you for me to love.
Angel eyes knew you, angel voices led me to you;
Divine intervention brought us together.
Nothing could save me, fate gave me a sign;
Fate has predetermined our love and nothing can change it.
I know that I'll be yours come shower or shine;
I am committed to being by your side no matter what happens.
So I say merely, dearly beloved be mine.
All I ask of you, my dear love, is to be mine forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, JOHN H. MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John McIlroy
An absolutely beautiful musical rendition of this haunting tune
This orchestra couldn't be beat for sheer musicality.Miller should have had Skip Nelson as his vocalist from day one.
Lynne Forsyth
My memory of my my Mum singing this when I was little is the one thing that brings a smile to my face and eyes...♥️
Gkrp
Love adorable Dinah Shore's version too!
moviemaker60fps
That is my uncle Skip Nelson as the lead singer with the modernaires
Michael Boyce
Chorus is the Modernaires
The78Prof
It's the band members humming (possibly including some of the Mods).
Mikes_Melodies.44
Are you THE musicprof78 or are you trying to reflect his uploads due to the fact his channel was taken down
The78Prof
Same guy. Multiple replacement channels were established for both reposts and new uploads within weeks after the original channel went away in April 2019.
Philip Anderson
@The78Prof ...and that whole fiasco was just disgusting.. we're all so glad you returned.